Android devices will be getting a new service called the
Android Device Manager “later this month.” This new service will allow users to
find their lost Android smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S4.

Android announces on its official blog, “Have you ever lost
your phone in between the couch cushions or forgot it in a restaurant? Or maybe
searching for your phone before you rush out the door is part of your morning
routine? Later this month, the new Android Device Manager can help you out. It’s
one of a few
simple features you
can use to keep your device—and the data you store inside—safe and secure.”

In terms of finding lost smartphones, the blog reads, “If
you ended up dropping your phone between those couch cushions, Android Device
Manager lets you quickly ring your phone at maximum volume so you can find it,
even if it's been silenced. And in the event that your phone or tablet is out
of earshot (say, at that restaurant you left it at last night), you can locate
it on a map in real time.”

In terms of protecting “personal information and data,” the
blog reads, “While losing your phone can be stressful, Android Device Manager
can help you keep your data from ending up in the wrong hands. If your phone
can’t be recovered, or has been stolen, you can quickly and securely erase all
of the data on your device.”

So what are the requirements, and when will the new feature
be rolled out? The blog reads, “This service will be available later this month
on devices running Android 2.2 or above; to use it, you also will need to be
signed into your Google Account. There will also be an Android app to allow you
to easily find and manage your devices.”